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Guardiola enjoyed the day Man City destroyed Juventus. |
"It's been a long, long time since we've seen this from Man City," Guardiola said. "Last season, I still believed our squad was very strong, but a series of injuries took a toll. We lost the energy we had. So to be here, to talk more, to bond - that's a big value."
According to Guardiola, the most important thing is that the players feel the right way to play without having to watch videos or be reminded too much. "This is the right way. There is no need to say much, they feel it from the inside," he concluded.
Guardiola was also surprised when Rodri was in such good shape: "The question is, which team doesn't miss the best player in the world ? He knows exactly what to do with the ball, and has a great personality. I didn't expect him to play more than 45 minutes, but Rodri told me to give him a few more minutes. And when the second half started, we controlled the game better. I think he's ready for the next game."
Rodri is more than just an excellent midfielder. He is a pillar, a moderator of play, a tactical brain of Man City. And for Guardiola, such an asset needs to be preserved with absolute patience. With a tight schedule and huge pressure surrounding him, Guardiola is in no hurry but gradually brings Rodri back into the squad.
Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or with Man City and became the best defensive midfielder in the world under Guardiola. However, he was sidelined for most of the 2024/25 season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury against Arsenal last September.
As for Man City, they defeated Juventus 5-2 in the final match of Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Guardiola's team will face Al Hilal in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ on July 1.
Source: https://znews.vn/rodri-khien-guardiola-ngo-ngang-post1564139.html
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